WTC

The World Test Championship (WTC) is the official ICC Test tournament designed to add context and excitement to international Test cricket. It brings the top-ranked teams into a league structure, leading to a grand final to determine the true World Champion in red-ball cricket. At The Cricket Scores, our WTC tag page provides complete coverage of the championship—including fixtures, live scores, points tables, team performances, and historic records.

History

Test cricket, the oldest and most prestigious form of the game, lacked a formal world title until the WTC was launched in 2019. The International Cricket Council (ICC) created the championship to unify bilateral Test series under a global tournament structure. The WTC now runs in two-year cycles, culminating in a final at a neutral venue.

Tournament Summary

Each WTC cycle features the top nine ICC-ranked teams, with each playing six series (three at home, three away). The league format uses a points system based on match results, and the top two teams qualify for the WTC Final, deciding the world champion.

2019–2021 Tournament

  • Final: New Zealand vs India
  • Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton
  • Champion: New Zealand
  • Player of the Final: Kyle Jamieson
  • Key Moment: New Zealand bowled out India for 170 in the final to secure an eight-wicket win and become the inaugural WTC champions.

2021–2023 Tournament

  • Final: Australia vs India
  • Venue: The Oval, London
  • Champion: Australia
  • Player of the Final: Travis Head
  • Highlight: Australia’s dominant 209-run win, powered by Head’s 163-run knock, gave them their first WTC title.

 

2023–2025 Tournament

  • Status: Ongoing
  • Contenders: India, Australia, England, South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies
  • Format: Double round-robin (6 series per team)
  • Final Venue: To be announced (likely Lord’s or The Oval)
  • Follow The Cricket Scores for live standings, fixtures, and updates.

Results

Cycle Champion Runner-Up Final Venue
2019–2021 New Zealand India Southampton
2021–2023 Australia India The Oval, London
2023–2025 TBD TBD TBD

 

Team Performances

Overview:

  • India: Two-time finalists, yet to win
  • Australia: 2023 champions
  • New Zealand: 2019–21 champions
  • England & South Africa: Strong contenders but have missed out on finals
  • Pakistan, Sri Lanka: Mid-table finishers
  • Bangladesh & West Indies: Still building consistent Test performances

Tournament Records

  • Most Runs (overall): Joe Root (England) – 2,600+
  • Most Wickets (overall): Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 150+
  • Highest Team Score: New Zealand – 715/6 vs Bangladesh
  • Best Bowling Figures in a Match: Jasprit Bumrah – 9/61
  • Youngest Centurion: Shubman Gill (India)

At The Cricket Scores, our WTC tag page ensures fans are never out of touch. From live match blogs and expert breakdowns to historic Test rivalries, you’ll find it all here—every stat, every score, every series.